Country star Jason Aldean is set to make an emotional return to the stage after cancelling concerts following the Las Vegasmass shooting. Aldean is making an emotional return to the stage after cancelling tour dates following the Las Vegas mass shooting. Hundreds of people were injured and 58 were killed.

Fans agreed. They pumped their fists and held up American flags as Aldean continued.

"As a result of what happened in Las Vegas this week, we have chose to cancel this coming weekend's shows", Aldean said in a statement last week.

Aldean is resuming his national tour after cancelling several shows in Los Angeles, San Diego and Anaheim, out of respect for the victims of the mass shooting.

Petty died the day after the shooting in Los Angeles after suffering cardiac arrest.

"I want this not to be something that's going to be a downer for the rest of the night", Aldean, 40, told the audience as seen in video captured at the show.

Authorities have said Stephen Paddock targeted the country music festival, opening fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel before killing himself.